Study finds screen time among children and adolescents has increased over 3 decades—especially after COVID-19

byUniversity of TurkuCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe first systematic review to track long-term trends across pre- and post-pandemic periods finds a dramatic rise in screen use among children an

Updated on: May 04,2026

Study finds screen time among children and adolescents has increased over 3 decades—especially after COVID-19

byUniversity of TurkuCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe first systematic review to track long-term trends across pre- and post-pandemic periods finds a dramatic rise in screen use among children an

Updated on:May 04,2026

Premature and small births are linked to lifelong learning problems

byPaul Arnold, Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBeing born early or at a lower weight is linked to lower IQ scores and poorer educational outcomes in school and beyond, according to a n

Updated on: April 30,2026

Premature and small births are linked to lifelong learning problems

byPaul Arnold, Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBeing born early or at a lower weight is linked to lower IQ scores and poorer educational outcomes in school and beyond, according to a n

Updated on:April 30,2026

Babies may share mini stories with their parents before they can talk

byUniversity of Strathclyde, GlasgowCredit: William Fortunato from PexelsNew research suggests that babies take part in simple, story-like interactions with their parents long before they learn words,

Updated on: April 27,2026

Babies may share mini stories with their parents before they can talk

byUniversity of Strathclyde, GlasgowCredit: William Fortunato from PexelsNew research suggests that babies take part in simple, story-like interactions with their parents long before they learn words,

Updated on:April 27,2026

World is falling behind on UN's child mortality Sustainable Development Goal

byPublic Library of ScienceYears in which the U5MR reduction target is expected to be achieved. U5MR: under-5 mortality rate. Credit:PLOS One(2026). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0343745A new study tracki

Updated on: April 16,2026

World is falling behind on UN's child mortality Sustainable Development Goal

byPublic Library of ScienceYears in which the U5MR reduction target is expected to be achieved. U5MR: under-5 mortality rate. Credit:PLOS One(2026). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0343745A new study tracki

Updated on:April 16,2026

Children and teenagers more open to meat free diets—but struggle to maintain it

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLots of children and teenagers are open to a vegetarian or vegan diet and cut out meat but then struggle to keep it up, according to a new study

Updated on: April 13,2026

Children and teenagers more open to meat free diets—but struggle to maintain it

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLots of children and teenagers are open to a vegetarian or vegan diet and cut out meat but then struggle to keep it up, according to a new study

Updated on:April 13,2026

Young children more likely to visit ER after virtual care than in-person visits, study shows

byThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new Ontario-based study finds that children aged three months to two years are more likely to visit the emergency department (ED) wit

Updated on: January 21,2026

Young children more likely to visit ER after virtual care than in-person visits, study shows

byThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new Ontario-based study finds that children aged three months to two years are more likely to visit the emergency department (ED) wit

Updated on:January 21,2026

Short, light-intensity exercise can boost executive function and elevate mood in children

byWaseda UniversityThe findings show that short-duration, light exercises can significantly improve inhibitory control and elevate mood in children, offering valuable insights for practical interventi

Updated on: January 20,2026

Short, light-intensity exercise can boost executive function and elevate mood in children

byWaseda UniversityThe findings show that short-duration, light exercises can significantly improve inhibitory control and elevate mood in children, offering valuable insights for practical interventi

Updated on:January 20,2026

Rural residents have less access to neonatal intensive care

by Savannah Erdman,University of MinnesotaCredit: Vidal Balielo Jr. from PexelsFor many newborn infants, access to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) can mean the difference between life and death.

Updated on: January 08,2026

Rural residents have less access to neonatal intensive care

by Savannah Erdman,University of MinnesotaCredit: Vidal Balielo Jr. from PexelsFor many newborn infants, access to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) can mean the difference between life and death.

Updated on:January 08,2026

Protecting infants from RSV: Expert explains safety, efficacy of preventive treatments

by Hayley Mignacca,University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolCredit: Karola G from PexelsThe recent safety review of two approved RSV preventive treatments for infants initiated by the U.S. Food and D

Updated on: January 04,2026

Protecting infants from RSV: Expert explains safety, efficacy of preventive treatments

by Hayley Mignacca,University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolCredit: Karola G from PexelsThe recent safety review of two approved RSV preventive treatments for infants initiated by the U.S. Food and D

Updated on:January 04,2026

How a healthy gut could help your baby sleep better

by Manal Mohammed,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen babies struggle with poor sleep, parents often suffer right alongside them. Growing evidence shows that a baby's gut health

Updated on: January 04,2026

How a healthy gut could help your baby sleep better

by Manal Mohammed,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen babies struggle with poor sleep, parents often suffer right alongside them. Growing evidence shows that a baby's gut health

Updated on:January 04,2026

COVID vaccines cut ER visits for children, CDC reports

by I. EdwardsCOVID-19 vaccines given to children last fall helped keep many out of emergency rooms (ER) and urgent care, new data shows.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report

Updated on: December 31,2025

COVID vaccines cut ER visits for children, CDC reports

by I. EdwardsCOVID-19 vaccines given to children last fall helped keep many out of emergency rooms (ER) and urgent care, new data shows.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report

Updated on:December 31,2025

Food stamp expansion in 2021 reduced odds of needy US kids going hungry, research reveals

Updated on: November 16,2025

Food stamp expansion in 2021 reduced odds of needy US kids going hungry, research reveals

Updated on:November 16,2025